News from 2005
Inmate seeks $1 million for missing anti-depressants
A St. Clair County Jail inmate charged with first degree murder is seeking $1 million in a lawsuit claiming he was denied proper medication.
Fear of future cancer drives federal asbestos suit
Four former employees of Illinois Central Railroad (ICR) filed a Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) suit in U.S. District Court Oct. 17, alleging fear of future cancer and/or asbestosis.
Martin's Pub wants to rid personal injury complaints
Martin's Pub Martin’s Pub in Granite City will try to dismiss two cases that were filed against the bar on May 16 during a hearing in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 24.
Knee implant case in management
Raymond Gavillet, who claims a failed knee implant operation caused him serious injury, will be heard in a case management conference Oct. 26.
Alton nursing home seeks dismissal from med mal case
The Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton will argue its motion to dismiss a medical malpractice complaint on Oct. 26 before Madison County Circuit Judge George Moran.
Water flow suit against neighbor in court
A property owner's suit involving an improper water flow against her neighbor will be heard in Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron’s courtroom Oct. 26, for a case management conference at 9 a.m.
Shimkus votes for limiting frivolous obesity lawsuits
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) voted in support of the Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act (HR 554), which limits frivolous lawsuits against restaurants and encourages personal responsibility.
St. Louis attorney files Vioxx suits for Illinois women
John Driscoll St. Louis plaintiff's attorney John Driscoll filed two more Vioxx lawsuits against Merck & Co. and Walgreens on behalf of two Illinois women who claim the arthritis pain-reliever caused their health problems.
Former Liberty president pleads guilty to falsifying account
Mark Repking, former president of Liberty Bank in Alton, has pled guilty to federal charges of falsely creating an account statement of $350,297.26 for a customer.
Eddie's Lounge attempts to dismiss wrongful death suit
Eddie's Lounge Granite City tavern Eddie’s Lounge will be in court Oct. 26 attempting to dismiss a complaint alleging the tavern served too much alcohol to a patron who caused a fatal traffic accident.
Wednesday, Oct. 26
9 a.m.
Strikers feasting on support
Madison County Probation Department workers Brad Paschal and Harlan Bloodworth grab sandwiches off a tray carried around by Circuit Clerk employee Linda Murray during lunchtime on Wednesday. The food was provided courtesy of Troy attorneys Bonnie Levo and Angela Potter Donohoo.
On strike for the fourth day, Madison County employees are feasting on the support being lavished upon them by some of the folks they serve--literally.
Oct.17-21
Allstate
Monday, Oct. 24
9 a.m.
Comfort food
Several mornings ago, local lawyers brought loads of doughnuts down to the picket line for Madison County’s striking workers. Wooing the cause of labor has always been competitive sport in the Metro East, and unionized workers make for the some of the best plaintiffs around.
A lawsuit magnet
Unfortunately, that’s how countless plaintiffs’ lawyers – and potential employers – around the country view Illinois. In fact, a recent Harris Poll conducted for the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) ranks Illinois one of the worst states in the country (46th out of 50 states) for lawsuit abuse.
Disgruntled, overworked employees file class action suit
One current and two former employees of CC Services, Inc, filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Oct. 11, alleging CCSI failed to pay overtime compensation.
Progressive suing policy holder
Progressive Casualty Insurance filed suit in federal court Oct. 13 accusing George Luna of Collinsville of concealing information when he applied for insurance coverage.
Toxic tort tide on a turn
U. S. District Judge Janis Graham Jack For anyone who wonders if the tide of toxic tort litigation has turned, a New York Times article should erase all doubts.